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FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS.
Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; it's about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2024 sales of $5.1 billion, and as one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, Flowers Foods brings passion to the table. From the wholesome goodness of Nature's Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Dave's Killer Bread, the rustic goodness of Canyon Bakehouse, and the sweet delights of Tastykake, each product is a celebration of taste and quality. Beyond the oven, Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values and reflects Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility. With a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success, Flowers Foods is more than a bakery - it's a delightful journey into the heart of flavor and community.
Full-time employees are offered the following benefits:

• Comprehensive health and medical benefits
• 401(k) Retirement savings plan
• Professional growth and leadership training
• Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave

Benefits may vary depending on your work location.
Bringing Home the Dough
The Director, Project Engineering is responsible for planning, developing, and executing the capital expenditure (CapEx) program across a region of bakeries. This role provides project leadership from concept through commissioning, ensuring all projects meet budget, schedule, quality, and safety objectives.
Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities
• Lead capital project development and execution across a regional network of bakeries.
• Manage annual multi-million dollar CapEx budgets
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Finance to prioritize and resource projects effectively.
• Ensure projects are delivered on-time, within budget, and in compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.
• Direct external engineering firms, contractors, and OEMs through FEL/FEED and project execution phases.
• Implement project management best practices including scope, risk, and change management.
• Provide leadership and coaching to project engineers and support staff.
• Ensure strong collaboration with bakery leadership teams to minimize operational disruption during project execution.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures (EEO, Sexual Harassment, Sarbanes - Oxley, Safety, etc.)
• Perform other duties which are deemed to be an integral part of the position, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies, and procedures
Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications
• Minimum of 12+ years of experience managing large capital projects in food manufacturing or industrial bakery operations
• Master's degree in Engineering or a related field preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in project controls, cost management, and scheduling
• Strong vendor and contractor management skills
• Knowledge of food safety, OSHA, and environmental compliance
Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field required
• Ability to travel up to 70% with some overnight travel as required
Salary Range- 130000 - 140000
We offer a competitive salary up to $140k and an excellent total rewards package. Interested job seekers who successfully complete the series of pre-screening questions and who appear to possess the basic qualifications for this position may be contacted for a telephone interview.
EEO Statement
Flowers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flowers encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or people of any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.
If you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to HR.LSFlowers@flocorp.com.